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Epic Train Journeys From Above – 2-DVD Set

This six-part series follows some of the world’s most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking viewers on the adventure of a lifetime. Flying above spectacular scenery and exploring exceptional engineering, Epic Train Journeys from Above introduces the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who live alongside them. From Australia to Canada, Mexico to Switzerland, Norway to India, the series explores the world’s most beautiful and challenging railroads through the lens of aerial photography.

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Epic Train Journeys From Above – Hardcover Book

100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime Hardcover Book

Experience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world, from a luxurious trip through the Rocky Mountains to bullet trains that whizz you across Japan.

This is the ultimate collection for railfans, featuring centuries-old railways, modern and speedy engineering marvels, and trips that take you through bustling cities like Chicago or ancient wonders like Machu Picchu.

Along with where and when to go, 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime includes inside info on passenger cars (like the best cabins to book or the tastiest meals en route), sidebars on historic stations and jet-setting train trips, and top excursions to take while off the rails.
Throughout, National Geographic highlights the top 100 lines that offer a window to the beauty of our world, including:
* Italy’s Espresso Cadore, a retro sleeper train that whisks you from the ruins of Rome to the ski resort of Cortina in the Dolomites.
* Norway’s Nordlandsbanen railway, the only train line in the country that takes you to the Arctic Circle for a chance to spot the Northern Lights.
* South Africa’s Blue Train, which travels 950 miles between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
* The Ethan Allen Express, a revived route from Manhattan to Burlington, Vermont, along the shores of Lake Champlain.
* Belmond’s Royal Scotsman, an intimate 40-passenger train (including a spa carriage) that takes you through the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
* The Grand Canyon Railway, with views of the national park you won’t find anywhere else.
* The Hiram Bingham Orient-Express, a four-hour ride in a 1920s-style locomotive from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to the Inca Citadel.
* India’s Palace on Wheels, a week-long sojourn from New Delhi to Jodhpur, Udaipur to Agra.

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Epic Train Journeys From Above – Combo

Combo:

Epic Train Journeys From Above (2-DVD Set), the 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime hardcover book, and the PBS Crossbody Tote Bag. Expected to ship after 4/6/26.